Applications are invited from suitably-experienced Speech & Language Therapists to jointhe Children and Family Community Services team on the beautifulIsland of Guernsey,in the Channel Islands.
The team comprises a Band 8 Manager (who holds a caseload), three Band 7 and two Band 6 Therapists, supported by two assistants and supports all Children up to 19 years old across the Island of Guernsey also providing a service to the smaller islands of Alderney and Sark.
You will ideally bring some post-registration experience but the Service is open to supporting a newly-qualified Therapist who can amply demostrate the commitment to the role.
This is a full-time 37.5 hour per week role, with options for flexible working to suit both the employee and the needs of the service.
The Service works closely with the 13 Primary, 2 Secondary and 2 SEN Schools across Guernsey which comprise 60% of the caseload of over 400 children with 40% from Pre-schools.
You will assess, diagnose, treat and discharge preschool and school agedchildren referred with speech, language and communication difficulties. The current wait time is 10 weeks for school-age referrals and a drop-in service for pre-school.
The majority of the service is delivered in the community with links to the acute hospital as may be required.
This is an established, close-knit and supportive team committed to development and sharing expertise, with the opportunity to expand on areas of specialism that are ofpersonal interest with a sufficient training budget to support development as needed.
A full job description is available upon application.
Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.
The Guernsey Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.
Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.
The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britains finest and best-keptbeaches, an especially mild and sunnyclimate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peters Port, the islands capital.
This unique integrated Health and Social Care service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the islands acute hospital complex, and supporting children in the wider community.
The States of Guernsey provides an excellent Speech & Language Therapy Service, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.
Person requirements:
Speech & Language Therapist with full HCPC registration and membership of the RCSLT
Current or recent post-registration experience in school-age environments and working with parents/carers
Specific experience with Speech Sounds Disorders would be an advantage
We are able to consider newly-qualified applicants who can amply demonstrate the qualities of the role
Ability to work as a member of a small team and independently
A high level of written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage own time and prioritise tasks whilst maintaining a flexible approach to work.
A current driving licence
The benefits of working in Guernsey include:
A higher-than-UK salary.
An annual bonus of £1,605
A flat rate 20% income tax.
No Council tax or VAT
A relocation payment of £5,000* anda generous four year allowance for private rental accommodation*
A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.
*Full T&C in relocation directive
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If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.
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